Older Audiences

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Ageing Artfully: Older People and Professional Participatory Arts in the UK
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The Baring Foundation was set up in 1969. Its purpose is to improve the quality of life of people suffering disadvantage and discrimination.
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An Evidence Review of the Impact of Participatory Arts on Older People
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The UK has an ageing population. Many older people in the UK experience multiple disadvantages relating to health, deprivation, isolation and ageism.
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Creative Journeys: Cultural Projects with Older People: A Practical Guide 
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During 2006 the Library Theatre Company, supported by the Arts Council Grants for the Arts and Manchester City Council, embarked upon a two year programme of work to investigate best practise working in the delivery of creative projects for older people.
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Cultural Venues Report - Development of a Cultural Offer for Older People 
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Manchester City Council and the Joint Health Unit want to develop a shared cultural offer for older people in the city who do not currently access city centre cultural venues.
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Growing Old Disgracefully
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A paper following the Culture Northwest’s Think Tank entitled ‘Britain Over 50’.
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Understanding Older People and Digital Engagement
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An earlier version of this report was originally produced for The Photographers’ Gallery as part of Respond 2, an audience diversity development project funded by Arts Council England, 2009-10.

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